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M217 GNL

1994 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 GNL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 148,362 miles

Corrosion to NSF wheel arch

OS headlamp glass stonechipped

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering belt squeaking on full lock

Pass 10 Feb 2010 144,414 miles

Offside headlamp stonchipped.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 140,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 140,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 134,592 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 134,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 129,134 miles

N/S/R suspension trailing arm centre/main mounting separating

upper gearb ox bell housing/starter motor bolts loose/hanging out

Pass 1 Feb 2006 123,741 miles

O/S lower engine metal coolant pipe heavily rusted-advise replace

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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M217 GNL is a 1994 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M217 GNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M217 GNL registered?

M217 GNL is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 21 October 1994.

Is M217 GNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M217 GNL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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